Types of Conflict
The Pearl
MLA
Symbolism
Random
100

After studying for weeks, Marcus must decide whether to tell his teacher that his best friend cheated on the final exam. He worries about betraying his friend but knows that cheating is wrong.

Man vs. Self

100

Wife and a reasonable voice of concern to Kino

Juana

100

What font size is typically used for an MLA-formatted paper?


Size 12

100

Kino discovers a pearl that he believes will pay for his son's education, new clothes, and a better future. What does the pearl symbolize to Kino at first?

Hope

100

Technique used to use emotions to persuade an individual

Pathos

200

A hiker becomes trapped in the mountains when a powerful snowstorm blocks the trails. She must find shelter before the freezing temperatures become dangerous.

Man vs. Nature

200

What does Kino do for a living before discovering the pearl?

Pearl Diving

200

What spacing should be used throughout a standard MLA paper, including the Works Cited page?

Double

200

Kino's canoe represents an important connection to his ancestors and his ability to provide for his family. What does the canoe symbolize?

What are family heritage, tradition, survival, and independence

200

John Steinbeck is from

Salinas, CA

300

A young prince discovers that an evil curse has been placed on his kingdom. He must confront the powerful sorcerer responsible before the curse destroys the land.

Man vs. Supernatural

300

Which character becomes increasingly determined to protect the pearl despite the dangers it creates for the family?

Kino

300

What is the name of the citation placed within the body of an essay to identify a source?

In-Text Citation

300

A pair of wedding rings

Unity/Dedication/Vows

300

What is the name of our school mascot?

Nitro

400

During a basketball game, two teammates begin arguing over who deserves to take the final shot. Their disagreement becomes so intense that they stop working together.

Man vs. Man

400

What type of conflict is shown when Kino and Juana struggle to survive while fleeing through the wilderness?

Man vs. Nature

400

What information appears in the upper-right header of each page of a standard MLA paper?

Last Name and Page Number

400

Steinbeck's historical events that inspired his novels 

Dust Bowl and Great Depression

500

A teenager lives in a community where everyone is expected to follow a tradition that she believes is unfair. When she refuses to participate, the community turns against her.

Man vs. Society

500

What literary device is used when an object represents a larger idea, such as the pearl representing greed?

Symbolism

500

What four pieces of information typically appear in the MLA heading on the first page?

What are the student's name, instructor's name, course name, and date

500

traditional, anonymous stories passed down by word of mouth among ordinary people through an oral tradition

Folk Tale